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Bridging Neural Circuits to Behavior

// We unravel the intricate mysteries of neural circuits and behavior. // From the connections between neurons to the complex behaviors they give rise to. // We advance scientific knowledge and contribute to a deeper understanding of brain health and disease.

$ ./explore_research.sh $ cat publications.txt
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Dedicated to Discovery

// Our interdisciplinary team explores the inner workings of the brain through cutting-edge techniques.

Neural Circuit Mapping

Investigating the intricate connections between neurons across cortical layers and brain regions using advanced optogenetic and electrophysiological techniques.

#optogenetics #patch-clamp #circuit-tracing

Behavioral Neuroscience

Linking neural activity to complex behaviors — from simple reflexes to cognitive functions — using awake behaving animal models and precise behavioral assays.

#motor-behavior #sensory-processing #decision-making

Brain Health & Disease

Contributing to the understanding of neurological disorders including epilepsy, schizophrenia, and focal cortical dysplasia through mechanistic circuit studies.

#epilepsy #schizophrenia #FCD
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Latest Breakthrough

// Check out this exciting work just published by talented graduate student Yihan Wang.

Nature Communications 2024

A Prefrontal Motor Circuit Initiates Persistent Movement

Using single-unit extracellular recordings and opto-tagging in awake mice, we demonstrated that dorsal mPFC motor cortex projecting (MP) neurons initiate persistent movement by selectively encoding contextual information rather than natural valence.

Yihan Wang & Qian-Quan Sun — Published online 19 June 2024

$ open paper.pdf
Neuron multicolor fluorescence microscopy
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Through the Microscope

// Visualizing the beautiful complexity of neural architecture.

Neurons red and blue fluorescence
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Gold stained neuron dendrites
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Turquoise fluorescent neurons
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Black and white neuron microscopy
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Red channel neuron fluorescence
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Lab work at microscope
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Join Our Journey of Discovery

// We invite you to explore our ongoing research projects and learn more about the fascinating depths of the brain.

$ ./contact.sh $ cat team.txt